Mahle 54988 Engine Cylinder Head Gasket - Right

OE-Style Cylinder Head Gasket for Ford and Lincoln

The Mahle 54988 cylinder head gasket is a multi-layered steel sealing component built for the right side of select Ford and Lincoln engines. It is specified for applications such as Ford Transit-150, Transit-250, Transit-350, Explorer, Flex, Taurus, F-150, Expedition, and Lincoln Navigator, MKT, and MKS.

Mahle cylinder head gaskets are used by OEMs and technicians worldwide for dependable engine sealing. This part number 54988 follows OEM-standard construction and dimensions for the listed applications.

Key Features

• Multi-layered steel construction for cylinder head sealing
• OEM-standard item grade
• Right-side cylinder head gasket application
• Thickness: 0.05 in / 1.32 mm
• Bore diameter: 3.72 in / 94.40 mm
• Gasket wall thickness: .035 in
• Cross-reference: Ford BL3Z-6051-G and Fel-Pro 26681 PT

Detailed Description

Mahle 54988 is a right cylinder head gasket engineered for precise sealing in compatible Ford and Lincoln engines. The multi-layered steel design helps maintain combustion chamber sealing under heat and pressure, while the OEM-standard specification supports accurate fitment for service replacement work. This part is commonly selected for Ford Transit-150, Transit-250, Transit-350, Transit-350 HD, Explorer, Flex, Taurus, Expedition, and F-150 applications, as well as Lincoln MKT, MKS, and Navigator models.

For buyers searching for a Ford F-150 right cylinder head gasket, Ford Transit-350 right head gasket, or Lincoln Navigator cylinder head gasket replacement, Mahle 54988 provides the correct OE-style sealing format for the listed vehicles. Part number 54988 is also referenced against Ford BL3Z-6051-G and Fel-Pro 26681 PT for the same application.

What It Helps Address

• Combustion gas leakage at the cylinder head interface
• Coolant seepage between the head and engine block
• Compression loss from a worn or damaged gasket
• Oil leakage at the cylinder head sealing surface
• Service replacement needs after cylinder head removal

Installation Notes and Tips

Confirm the engine configuration and right-side application before installation. For 2010-2020 and 2013-2019 applications listed with multi-layered steel construction, replacement of cylinder head bolts is necessary for proper installation. Clean and inspect the mating surfaces carefully, and verify bore diameter and thickness against the original part before assembly.

Quality Assurance

Mahle supplies sealing products used by OEMs and technicians around the world. Part number 54988 is built to OEM-standard expectations for the listed Ford and Lincoln applications, with multi-layered steel construction for consistent engine sealing performance.